Our 2011 First Day of School Photo.
All our school photos from 2001 to 2011. Moments. Each one of these photos. A simple habit to preserve memories. A picture taken at about the same time every year. Whatever sort of school your child attends. Preserving the dimple of a baby hand…
- The short hairstyle of that year…
- The not-quite-grown-into outfit of a sibling…
- A reluctant younger brother, not wanting to pose…
- Little, bare feet.
Yes, sometimes it’s sheer torture to wrangle children outside to hold a sign. Even so, I’m glad I read about this first day of school idea in Family Fun magazine years ago. I guess it didn’t really sink in then just how quickly the years would pass.
We always do a silly shot too! 2008 was the year we started a new first day of school habit. We finish up our Before 8:45, Math then head to the pool for PE. We saunter back, have quick showers and then finish up our school work. Here’s how our first week went this year.
Want to see how my babies have grown in a decade? Click over to Habits for a Happy Home to see all the First Day of School Memories. I’m keeping up the habit of sharing a helpful habit on Fridays.
When does/did your school year start?
Erin says
July 29, 2011 at 9:55 AMWe won’t start school till after Labor Day. I’d like to start a bit earlier but we are waiting for the funds to purchase curriculum. I really think God is testing my patience a little bit here . . . and just forcing me to wait. Which is fine. We have lots of summer left to enjoy. 🙂
Nana says
July 29, 2011 at 1:09 PMOh, those pictures of the babies!
Forever,
Nana
Jessica S. @ Mother of Action says
August 14, 2011 at 7:37 PMGreat photos!! I have seen a coupld of other blogs where they, like you, incorporated past years…and I love the idea!!! It’s easier to take a photo with less people in it!! 😉 LOL!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos and have a wonderful HOMEschool year!! Thanks for joining hte blog hop!!!
Jessica S. @ Mother of Action says
August 14, 2011 at 7:37 PM**couple 😉
Sam @ The Kelley Eight says
August 14, 2011 at 8:04 PMWhat an adorable idea!
Kelly K says
August 14, 2011 at 8:04 PMYou guys are so cute! I love the sign idea!
It’s amazing to see how fast they grow.
Kelly
Happy Schooling!
Karen Woodward says
August 16, 2011 at 2:25 PMAww! Love those pics. How very fun to go back in time.
Kim H. says
June 21, 2012 at 4:33 AMI enjoy your blog so very much. I think you are such a talented blogger. You are one of my favorites. I love that you share so much of your family life with all of us. I am very big on family,I too am a mom to 5, and I firmly believe having a strong family unit is imperative to a healthy life. God, Family and Friends. I seem to have made this comment a few times this week, and it deserves to be said once more; I love to be inspired by women, real women, talented women, funny women, gifted women, a woman such as yourself. Please continue to inspire us, to share with us. THANK YOU for what you do. Hoping this finds you and your well.
God Bless,
Kimmie H.